Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C | Strategic Advisor | Venture Partner | Human Capital Architect | TEDx Speaker | Fractional CSO / COO | Empowering HealthTech Founders to Gain Visibility, Credibility & Capital for Scalable, Mission-Driven Growth
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The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, with new technologies, regulations, and challenges emerging all the time. Healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders face an uphill battle, competing with established players in the industry while striving to make a positive impact. The Provider's Edge is a podcast that recognizes these challenges and aims to provide a roadmap for success. Sabrina Runbeck, the host of Provider's Edge podcast, has first-hand experience with the challenges facing healthcare entrepreneurs. As a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate with more than 12 years of experience in public health and neuroscience, she has seen the toll that burnout and other obstacles can take on healthcare professionals. After overcoming burnout herself, Sabrina took a career pivot, leveraging public speaking to share her true mission. Sabrina believes that changemakers in healthcare do not burn out because they want to do less. They want to do more of what they love and be seen and appreciated. She is passionate about helping healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders break free from the traditional healthcare model and creates a business that not only generates income but also has a positive social impact. In each episode of Provider's Edge, Sabrina and her guests provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders overcome the common obstacles that they face. They provide guidance on improving operational efficiency, reducing provider fatigue, increasing access to meet patient expectations, and introducing the next generation of healthcare innovators who are truly making a difference. Sabrina and her guests are experts in their field and have a wealth of knowledge to share. They provide real-world examples and practical advice that you can implement right away to transform your business. The Provider's Edge podcast is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. As a healthcare business owner, you can have it all - an efficient team, clients who feel well cared for, and reclaim an extra day per week. Sabrina and her guests will guide you through the process of rewriting the rules for your business so you can have more time off, a great team, and more income. They will help you break down the barriers that are holding you back and show you how to take control of your business, your life, and your future. In addition to the podcast, Sabrina runs a monthly event called "Healthcare Disruptors Think Tank," which is a collaborative networking event that brings together healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to share ideas and insights. Sabrina believes that collaboration is key to success in the healthcare industry, and she is passionate about building relationships and sharing knowledge. Podcast speaking has become one of the most effective ways for healthcare entrepreneurs to scale their businesses in today's world. The Provider's Edge podcast provides a platform for entrepreneurs to share their expertise, build credibility, and connect with a wider audience. Sabrina understands the importance of leveraging podcast speaking to scale your business, and she encourages healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to embrace this platform. The Provider's Edge is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. Join Sabrina and her guests to discuss the smartest strategies for scaling your business and creating a positive social impact in the healthcare industry. Start listening today and take your healthcare business to the next level! For more information about the podcast or Sabrina Runbeck visit SabrinaRunbeck.com

  1. How Deep Expertise HealthTech Founders Become Industry Authority with Katrena Friel

    1d ago

    How Deep Expertise HealthTech Founders Become Industry Authority with Katrena Friel

    Most founders think their product is what makes people trust them. It’s not. People trust clarity. People trust conviction. People trust founders who can explain complex problems in a way that actually makes others care. In this episode, we sit down with 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 to unpack why personal branding is not vanity marketing. It’s 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.  They dive into how founders can turn their expertise, lived experiences, and philosophy into: Books Speaking opportunities Educational content And scalable authority  That builds long-term trust with investors, partners, and buyers. If you are building in healthcare, this conversation will challenge how you think about visibility, messaging, and influence in today’s crowded market. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why your philosophy matters more than your product features ✅ How founders accidentally weaken their authority by overcomplicating their message ✅ The difference between personal branding and company branding ✅ Why educating the market builds more trust than pitching the product ✅ How books, speaking, and thought leadership become scalable business assets ✅ The real reason most founders struggle to stand out in crowded industries ✅ How to simplify complex ideas without losing credibility ✅ Why trust starts with the founder before it transfers to the product or company 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 What If Your HealthTech Marketing Problem Isn’t Visibility but Confusion - This episode explores why healthcare founders struggle to gain traction when their messaging is overly complex, unclear, or disconnected from what buyers and decision-makers actually care about. Why Investors Don’t “Get” Your Pitch—And How to Fix It - This conversation breaks down why innovative healthcare founders lose investor attention when they fail to simplify their message, clearly communicate value, and position their company with strategic clarity. Visionary Burnout: Why Your Big Ideas Die in Execution - This episode focuses on the hidden gap between having strong ideas and building the systems, communication, and leadership infrastructure required to scale a sustainable healthcare company. Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies.  It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk?  Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Apply 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool.  Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest  Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge.  Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina

    42 min
  2. How HealthTech Founders and Startup Operators Build Wealth Without Financial Burning Out with John De Goey

    May 27

    How HealthTech Founders and Startup Operators Build Wealth Without Financial Burning Out with John De Goey

    Most people think financial success comes from making the “𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵” investment. But what if the bigger issue is that most people were never taught how to truly understand risk in the first place? In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with, 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐲.  He is thought leader in the Canadian personal finance space, author of three books, and advisor to successful families navigating long-term wealth strategy. Founders are not only investing money.  They are investing time, identity, relationships, energy, and years of uncertainty into building something meaningful. And that changes how you think about risk entirely. If you are building a company, investing in innovation, or trying to create long-term wealth without burning yourself out This conversation will challenge how you think about money, sustainability, and success. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Understand your risk tolerance before chasing market trends ✅ Diversification is about resilience, not just returns ✅ Liquidity matters more than most founders realize ✅ Entrepreneurship requires emotional and financial endurance ✅ Wealth should align with your values, lifestyle, and legacy goals ✅ Hype-driven markets can cloud smart decision-making 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 How Founders Protect Wealth Before the Next Round - This episode explores how healthcare founders can protect long-term wealth, manage downside risk, and build financial intelligence beyond fundraising and revenue growth. Avoiding Founder Burnout: Military Leadership Strategies for Startup Success - This conversation focuses on the emotional and operational realities of entrepreneurship, including founder resilience, high-pressure decision-making, and the discipline required to scale without burnout.  Financial Freedom for Founders: Expanding Beyond Traditional Thinking - This episode dives into how founders can think differently about wealth, ownership, innovation, and long-term financial sustainability instead of relying on traditional career or investment paths.  Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies.  It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk?  Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Apply 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool.  Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest  Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge.  Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina

    33 min
  3. How Diagnostics + Payers Speed Treatment with Dr. Julie Schulz

    May 20

    How Diagnostics + Payers Speed Treatment with Dr. Julie Schulz

    You can build brilliant healthcare technology and still lose. Why? Because healthcare does not reward the smartest tool.  It rewards what people can actually use. In this episode, I sat down with 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐳 from Avalon Healthcare Solutions to unpack one of the biggest blind spots founders miss:  𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 We talked about why clinicians ignore tools that add work Why payers care about speed and outcomes Why many “innovations” fail is because no one owns the problem across the system. One of the most powerful reminders? Fancy tools are not the hard part. Getting humans aligned is. If you're building in diagnostics, AI, employer health, payer tech, or care navigation, this conversation will save you years of unnecessary pain. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why great healthcare products fail when workflow is ignored ✅ How reducing treatment delays creates measurable ROI ✅ Why incentives drive healthcare behavior more than intentions ✅ Where fragmented systems create billion-dollar opportunities ✅ Why long-term prevention loses to short-term budgets ✅ How employers may become the next major growth channel in healthcare ✅ Why trust and communication still outperform software alone Related Episodes You’ll Love Your Tech Isn’t Failing—Your Compliance Strategy Is - This episode focuses on why strong technology still struggles when compliance, implementation, and healthcare operations are weak. How Smart Founders Raise Capital Without a Final Product - This episode reinforces how founders build credibility, ecosystem traction, and investor confidence before everything is “finished.” 11 Innovative FemTech Solutions Set to Transform Women’s Health - This episode expands that lens into women’s health innovation and category growth opportunities founders should watch. Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies.  It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk?  Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Apply 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool.  Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest  Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge.  Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina

    22 min
  4. Why Samsung Bought Xealth and What Founders Should Learn with Mike McSherry

    May 13

    Why Samsung Bought Xealth and What Founders Should Learn with Mike McSherry

    𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. That’s what stood out in this conversation with 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 whose company was acquired by Samsung after years of solving one of healthcare’s biggest hidden problems:  How to connect digital tools, devices, and patient care into workflows clinicians will actually use. Winning in healthcare is rarely about having the flashiest product.  It’s about making life easier for providers Improving access for patients And fitting naturally into systems that already exist.  That’s how trust compounds And how companies become impossible to ignore. If you’re a founder, operator, investor, or clinician trying to understand where healthcare is heading next, this episode gives you a front-row seat. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why Samsung acquired Xealth and what strategic buyers really look for ✅ How founders create enterprise value by solving workflow friction ✅ Why digital health fails when it creates more work for clinicians ✅ How connected devices, wearables, and AI may reshape care delivery ✅ What reimbursement barriers still block innovation for Medicare and Medicaid patients ✅ Why the future belongs to founders building integrated ecosystems, not isolated apps  🎧 Related Episodes You’ll Love Your Tech Isn’t Failing—Your Compliance Strategy Is - This episode focuses on what happens after the visit, how digital care must fit existing clinical workflows, and why strong tech still fails when it is not integrated into how healthcare is actually delivered. How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots - This episode examines how founders build trust with providers through pilots, clinical validation, and real-world results instead of relying on hype or surface-level visibility. Why Investors Hesitate Before Saying Yes in Femtech - This episode is highly relevant because it covers what investors look for in women’s health innovation and how founders position themselves for scale. Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk?  Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Apply 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest  Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina

    23 min
  5. How Virtual Care Keeps Patients Inside Health Systems with Michael Dalton

    May 6

    How Virtual Care Keeps Patients Inside Health Systems with Michael Dalton

    Everyone wants to talk about innovation in healthcare. Very few want to talk about adoption. Because building a solution is exciting. Getting patients to actually use it… Getting clinicians to trust it… Getting health systems to keep it... That is where the real work begins. In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧, CEO of Ovatient, to unpack what it really takes to scale virtual care in a way that improves outcomes, builds trust, and keeps patients connected instead of lost in fragmented systems. What stood out most? They are not trying to become “just another telehealth company.” They are building integrated care that combines urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, weight management, employer solutions, and community connection. All under one ecosystem. That is how sustainable growth happens in healthcare. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why patients no longer want more healthcare choices—they want better outcomes ✅ How virtual care can strengthen relationships instead of replacing them ✅ Why convenience alone does not create retention ✅ The hidden opportunity in integrating behavioral health with primary care ✅ How founders can expand using current assets instead of building new products ✅ Why serving fewer markets deeply can outperform nationwide shallow growth ✅ What health systems actually want from innovation partners today ✅ Why telehealth still has massive upside in rural and underserved communities ✅ How employers and universities can become overlooked growth channels ✅ Why trust is the real moat in digital health Related Episodes You’ll Love Why Do So Many HealthTech Startups Stall After Early Traction - This episode explores why healthcare companies with early traction still struggle to scale—perfectly aligned with Michael Dalton’s message that growth now depends on outcomes, systems, and sustainable execution rather than hype. How Smart Founders Raise Capital Without a Final Product - This conversation centers on women’s health innovation, founder ecosystems, and building aligned teams—strong overlap with Michael Dalton’s comments on women representing 75% of Ovatient’s patient base and the need for integrated care access. Why Investors Hesitate Before Saying Yes in Femtech - This episode is highly relevant because it covers what investors look for in women’s health innovation and how founders position themselves for scale. Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies.  It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk?  Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Apply 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool.  Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest  Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge. Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina

    28 min
  6. Why Isn’t Your Digital Health Getting Adopted Faster with John Showalter

    Apr 29

    Why Isn’t Your Digital Health Getting Adopted Faster with John Showalter

    Most people think healthcare is slow because it has to be. It doesn’t. What you just heard is what happens when someone decides to redesign the entire pathway Not just build another tool. Because here’s the truth most founders don’t want to admit: 👉 It’s not your technology that’s failing 👉 It’s 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 and 𝘩𝘰𝘸 it shows up in the system In this episode, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫, COO of Linus Health, breaks down what it actually takes to move. From innovation to real-world adoption  Especially in a space like dementia, where timing changes everything. From collapsing diagnosis timelines To retraining the workforce To tackling the stigma patients don’t talk about This conversation goes beyond AI hype and into what actually works. And if you’re building in healthcare right now, this is the part you can’t afford to ignore. What You’ll Learn: 💡 Why 92% of cognitive impairment cases go undiagnosed and what that means for your business model 💡 How to reduce a 1.5-year diagnosis journey into just a few days 💡 Why speed to diagnosis is becoming the new competitive advantage in healthcare 💡 How combining AI, biomarkers, and care pathways creates true ecosystem value 💡 The real reason patients resist diagnosis and how that impacts adoption 💡 Why workforce scalability (not just product) determines your growth ceiling 💡 How to apply diffusion of innovation + behavioral psychology to drive real usage 💡 The different paths clinicians can take: builder, advisor, or investor and how to get started Related Episodes You’ll Love If Patients Can’t Reach You, It’s Not Innovation - This episode breaks down how access, instead of technology, is the real bottleneck in healthcare, directly aligning with John’s point that speed and entry point into care determine outcomes.Why Your Healthcare Tech Solution Fails After Enrollment - Focuses on what happens after initial traction—why solutions fail to stick due to poor workflow integration and user behavior gaps, mirroring the adoption challenges discussed in this interview.How to Build AI Clinicians Trust and Teams Stick - Explores how AI solutions succeed only when clinicians trust them and teams actually use them—directly tied to John’s emphasis on behavior, workforce enablement, and real-world implementation. Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk?  Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call. It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Apply 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool. Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest  Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge.  Have traction and a story to share?  Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina

    25 min
  7. Why Is Pediatric Healthcare Still Broken Even With More Technology with Trish Hayes

    Apr 22

    Why Is Pediatric Healthcare Still Broken Even With More Technology with Trish Hayes

    Some founders won’t like this, but it needs to be said. We keep talking about “innovation” in healthcare. More apps. More tools. More features. But for families, especially those with children who have complex healthcare needs, it still feels broken. They’re juggling specialists. Schools. Care plans. Systems that don’t talk to each other. And no one is actually owning the full journey. In this episode, I sat down with Chief Medical Officer of Imagine Pediatrics, Trish Hayes at HLTH to talk about what it really takes to support children with complex needs, and why pediatric healthcare is still one of the most underserved areas in health tech. What stood out to me wasn’t just the technology. It was the responsibility. Because when you’re building in healthcare, you’re not just creating a product, you’re stepping into someone’s life. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why pediatrics is still one of the biggest gaps in health tech and what founders are missing ✅ The real reason families struggle (hint: it’s not lack of care, it’s lack of coordination) ✅ How a “wraparound care model” is changing outcomes for children with complex conditions ✅ What it actually looks like to deliver medical, behavioral, and social care together ✅ Why proactive care (not reactive care) is the future and how technology enables it ✅ The truth about scaling in healthcare: why hiring the right people matters more than building more tech ✅ How digital platforms can safely engage both caregivers and children before they turn to unreliable sources Related Episodes You’ll Love The Digital Painkiller: What Every Healthcare Tech Founder Should Know - Focuses on how digital health technologies (including virtual solutions) can expand access to care and integrate into real-world care models 👉 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digital-painkiller-what-every-healthcare-tech/id1853924954?i=1000737299449  Why Growing Teams Lose Talent Even When They Pay Well - Explores how healthcare founders scale teams while still supporting real patient needs and preventative care. 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3d38krBKVscRFVww5toZc3?si=846e3ba729f3476f  Why Investors Don’t Trust Your Numbers and How to Fix It - Focuses on the trust gap between healthcare innovation and scaling (especially financial clarity and structure). 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0mn3J5KqVtg  Want help figuring out your first C-suite hire? Join the PulsePoint Path Boardroom or apply as one of our advisors who we place into trusted portfolio companies. It's designed for HealthTech and digital health founders between Seed and Series A who want to hire smart and scale faster. Here are 3 ways we can support you right now: 1️⃣ Get a 360° Strategy from a Board That Sees What You Can’t Still piecing advice together from part-time advisors who barely have time to talk?  Our Boardroom program gives you direct access to a 12-seat integrated advisory board—designed to find the blind spots in your funding, contracts, and margin strategy. This isn’t another Slack chat or once-a-month call.  It’s a full diagnostic and action plan you can’t afford to miss. 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Apply 2️⃣ Turn Your Pitch into a Funding Magnet Your pitch isn’t a presentation—it’s a conversion tool.  Send us your deck and get a persuasive rewrite that speaks to what investors actually fund. 👉 PitchToYes.com 3️⃣ Be a Featured Guest  Apply to speak on our top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, Provider's Edge.  Have traction and a story to share?  Apply to join us: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina

    23 min
  8. What Grants Really Look For in Founders with Danielle Corbett

    Apr 15

    What Grants Really Look For in Founders with Danielle Corbett

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The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, with new technologies, regulations, and challenges emerging all the time. Healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders face an uphill battle, competing with established players in the industry while striving to make a positive impact. The Provider's Edge is a podcast that recognizes these challenges and aims to provide a roadmap for success. Sabrina Runbeck, the host of Provider's Edge podcast, has first-hand experience with the challenges facing healthcare entrepreneurs. As a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate with more than 12 years of experience in public health and neuroscience, she has seen the toll that burnout and other obstacles can take on healthcare professionals. After overcoming burnout herself, Sabrina took a career pivot, leveraging public speaking to share her true mission. Sabrina believes that changemakers in healthcare do not burn out because they want to do less. They want to do more of what they love and be seen and appreciated. She is passionate about helping healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders break free from the traditional healthcare model and creates a business that not only generates income but also has a positive social impact. In each episode of Provider's Edge, Sabrina and her guests provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders overcome the common obstacles that they face. They provide guidance on improving operational efficiency, reducing provider fatigue, increasing access to meet patient expectations, and introducing the next generation of healthcare innovators who are truly making a difference. Sabrina and her guests are experts in their field and have a wealth of knowledge to share. They provide real-world examples and practical advice that you can implement right away to transform your business. The Provider's Edge podcast is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. As a healthcare business owner, you can have it all - an efficient team, clients who feel well cared for, and reclaim an extra day per week. Sabrina and her guests will guide you through the process of rewriting the rules for your business so you can have more time off, a great team, and more income. They will help you break down the barriers that are holding you back and show you how to take control of your business, your life, and your future. In addition to the podcast, Sabrina runs a monthly event called "Healthcare Disruptors Think Tank," which is a collaborative networking event that brings together healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to share ideas and insights. Sabrina believes that collaboration is key to success in the healthcare industry, and she is passionate about building relationships and sharing knowledge. Podcast speaking has become one of the most effective ways for healthcare entrepreneurs to scale their businesses in today's world. The Provider's Edge podcast provides a platform for entrepreneurs to share their expertise, build credibility, and connect with a wider audience. Sabrina understands the importance of leveraging podcast speaking to scale your business, and she encourages healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to embrace this platform. The Provider's Edge is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. Join Sabrina and her guests to discuss the smartest strategies for scaling your business and creating a positive social impact in the healthcare industry. Start listening today and take your healthcare business to the next level! For more information about the podcast or Sabrina Runbeck visit SabrinaRunbeck.com

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  • Creator
    Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C | Strategic Advisor | Venture Partner | Human Capital Architect | TEDx Speaker | Fractional CSO / COO | Empowering HealthTech Founders to Gain Visibility, Credibility & Capital for Scalable, Mission-Driven Growth
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    312
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Sabrina Runbeck LLC
  • Show Website
    Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs